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B217 WJO

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,466 mi
Last recorded109,466 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 WJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,466 miles

difficult to engage reverse gear

hand brake lever button damaged

slight play steering idler bushes

steering damper has slight misting of oil

stone chips windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2009 109,466 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight play steering idler bushes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

difficult to engage reverse gear

hand brake lever button damaged

steering damper has slight misting of oil

stone chips windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2007 109,053 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 109,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 108,304 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 106,568 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 106,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pipes rusting

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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B217 WJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B217 WJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B217 WJO registered?

B217 WJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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